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emmer gös

nounanimals

large diving seabird, the loon

the great northern diver (Gavia immer), a large diving seabird—also called the loon—known for its black-and-white summer plumage, eerie calls and habit of diving for fish

Example in use

“Emmer gös dyks deeip intae da voe.”

Pronunciation

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/EM-mer-GURS/

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Origin & context

old norsecurrentneutral

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